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Can we use duolin along with Foracort 400 for rescue ie SOS. Are there any side effects.Regards
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Yes, you may but best to consult a pulmonologist for evaluation and treatment. Maybe be your asthma is not well controlled and it may require step up of treatment
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You can use. But if you are requiring it daily with your regular foracort dosing, its suggested to meet pulmonologist
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It depends on your condition , i sever cases we can use
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Always Use Foracort as twice daily dose and duolin as Sos and in judicious use leads to variety of side effects so use cautiously
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Consult Pulmonologist for better Explanation
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Duolin contains levo salbutamol and it gives acute relief foracort contains long acting bronchodilator. If you are having asthma better to use foracort for both relief of symptoms and for maintenance
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Yes you can use. Consult pulmonologist for proper management.
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Plz send PFT
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it depends on your clinical findings and pft whether you need it or not...don't use together
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Dr. Alekhya Buddai
Tuberculous and chest Diseases Specialist
8 yrs exp
Nizamabad
Yes, Duolin can sometimes be used with Foracort 400 for rescue, but only as advised by your doctor.
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If you need Duolin frequently, consult a pulmonologist
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Side effects include tremors, fast heartbeat, and palpitations. .
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
47 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes. You can use with doctors prescription. Pl consult.
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Dr. Kirubanandam Arularasan
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Thanjavur
You can use foracort 400 twice daily. If you have symptoms even after using foracort u can take duolin if needed.
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